Angus Kennedy

Britainโ€™s First Anti-Self-Help Guru

Speaker fees:

In-person: ยฃ1k-ยฃ3k
Virtual: ยฃ1k-ยฃ3k

Topics:

Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Entrepreneur
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Imposter Syndrome

Angus Kennedy is the anti-self-help self-help guru.

Tired of booking another me-too positivity guru? Itโ€™s time to shake things up and put reality before fake positivity. For decades, Angus relentlessly followed every self-help guruโ€™s advice, every positivity trick, seminar, mantra and mindset tactic. The result? Total destruction, catastrophic failure, illness, loss, depression, and complete burnout. Thatโ€™s what self-help did for him. Only then did he realise that to truly transform his life, he needed to reject everything he had learned and create something radical, real, and effective, a philosophy that actually worked.

In 2021, Angus hit rock bottom. He was homeless, broke, unable to feed his five kids, was sleeping on the floor with his family, lost his sister, went through a divorce, lost his career as a chocolate expert – and he couldnโ€™t walk or use his arm to eat after multiple injuries and operations. Most people might have given up. But Angus used this moment to turn the impossible into the inevitable.

Only by finally rejecting outdated doctrines, embracing darkness, and harnessing negative energy did he tune into the rocket fuel he needed. And he rebuilt his life from scratch at the age of 60.

  • Founded a ยฃ500,000 property business in three years at the age of 58
  • Started a property developing business and rebuilt a house with no experience
  • Began rowing and racing again after six major operations
  • Restarted writing after 15 years of lost motivation, completing his ninth book โ€” The Positivity Trap.
  • Went from emergency accommodation to a manor house in Kent

 

The transformation was so extraordinary, that Angus is now finishing his 9th book, โ€œThe Positivity Trapโ€, exposing why the self-help industry fails most people. His talk, a full-on and no-mercy delivery, guarantees to shake things up turning previous outdated doctrines on their heads. It is a fully charged, condensed, high-energy version of his book, giving audiences practical tools, mindset shifts, and life-changing strategies they cannot get anywhere else.

He created Freefallism, a radical philosophy for thriving when life is falling apart:

  • Accept destruction – chaos is part of growth
  • Use negativity as fuel not gratitude – anger, fear, frustration can drive action
  • Reclaim control – you are the creator of your life, not anyone else
  • Live in the now – stop waiting, start doing

 

Angus often does not follow a script. He is witty, funny, and radically present, often tearing up his speech and responding in real-time to the energy in the room and loves to get audience conversation going. This improvisational style makes his talks mesmerising, memorable, and impossible to forget.

What audiences gain from Angus

When Angus takes to the stage, audiences walk away with radical clarity about who they truly are and what they are capable of right now. Through practical tools and deeply personal stories, he shows people how to face adversity, fear, and burnout head on, not with theory but with lived experience and authenticity. His sessions inject energy and confidence, helping individuals break free from toxic systems and regain control of their work and lives. Every talk feels alive, fresh, and entirely unique, creating a mesmerising experience that stays with audiences long after the event ends.

Why book Angus Kennedy

Angus is far from a standard motivational speaker. He doesnโ€™t deal in empty slogans or overused clichรฉs. He delivers the truth with honesty and heart. His talks inspire teams by showing them reality, not fluff, offering genuine connection and practical takeaways that make a lasting impact. Audiences leave not just inspired, but armed with real strategies to tackle burnout, stress, and disengagement.

With extreme credibility rooted in personal experience, Angus brings lessons forged through genuine hardship and triumph. His presence is unforgettable, a mix of wit, humour, and fearless improvisation that ensures no two talks are ever the same. His remarkable life stories are captivating, headline worthy, and impossible to forget, making every event with Angus both powerful and distinctive. Teams and leaders leave his sessions energised, focused, and ready to take control, not just motivated but transformed.

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Featured topics include

Why fake happiness is making us miserable

Escaping the endless loop of โ€œnot quite good enoughโ€

The lies that failed us

The power of emotional honesty

The art of succeeding without a plan

From collapse to comeback through unlearning

What people say

After Angus spoke to our team, I could see the shift immediately. People were talking, laughing again, and actually excited to be back at work the next day. Itโ€™s like he handed us a mirror and showed us we werenโ€™t broken โ€” just stuck.

Angus Kennedyย ย in a one-off and a truly unique speaker. In an age where being seen to be on-trend has made many speakers timid and boringly bland, Angus speaks his mind. His energy is infectious, his passion for his subject unbounded โ€“ and he engages his audience with rare charm and good humour. If you want a memorable event, he will not let you down.

THE SUN

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